Blue River Bistro Event Information The Blue River Bistro Restaurant in Breckenridge, Colorado, is the perfect venue for private parties and events. The Blue River Bistro is ideal for wedding rehearsal dinners & receptions, corporate functions, cocktail & appetizer parties. Located conveniently on Main Street across from the gondola, the Blue River Bistro hosts events from elegant plated dinners to intimate cocktail parties. The Italian influenced contemporary American menu is prepared by the culinary team with only the freshest products. The Blue River Bistro can accommodate up 84 seated guests for a full restaurant buyout or up to 150 guests for a standing cocktail party. Partial buyouts can accommodate up to 64 guests for a sit down dining event or up to 80 for a standing cocktail party. Weather permitting, the front and side patios are available for pre-dinner cocktails and appetizers.
Reservations Reservations are available for up to 12 guests Thursday thru Sunday and 20 guests Monday thru Wednesday. The Blue River Bistro requires a credit card number to secure the reservation. Full and set menus available. Dining Room Buyout The dining room provides privacy and multiple table setups. The front patio is available in conjunction with the dining room for an optimum area for a cocktail and appetizer hour. Maximum seating of 65 guests for plated dinners. Maximum capacity of 80 guests for cocktail and buffet dinners. Food & Beverage Minimums apply. Dining Room Front Patio
Bar Area Buyout The bar area is an ideal setting for cocktail & appetizer parties. The side patio is available in conjunction with the bar area for additional seating. Maximum seating of 20 guests for plated dinners. Maximum capacity of 60 guests for cocktail and buffet dinners. Food & Beverage Minimums Apply. Side Patio Bar Area
Restaurant Buyout Full buyout of the restaurant offers the privacy of the bar area and dining room. Both patios are available for additional seating, cocktail hour or outdoor exposure. Maximum seating of 80 guests for plated dinners. Maximum capacity of 150 guests for cocktail and buffet dinners. Food & Beverage Minimums Apply.
Policies & Procedures Blue River Bistro s Event Management Blue River Bistro Event Managers are available to book all your necessary items including music, flowers, etc. Any vendor or items brought in must be approved by management. Menus Set menus are required for parties exceeding 20 guests. Parties fewer than 20 guests have the option of choosing a set menu or a la carte menu. We reserve the right to change menus as needed, due to availability of products. Vegetarian, allergy-sensitive and children s menus are available upon request. Menu selections are required one week prior to the event. Wine Selection The Restaurant offers an extensive wine list. We review our list and make changes often. For parties or 20 guests or more we require you to select wine that will be available to your guests. Pre-selections need to be placed at least two (2) weeks in advance to ensure availability. If you have not selected your wines one week of your event our Sommelier will select them based on your price point. Liquor Laws Colorado state liquor laws do not allow for guests to bring in wine. Liquor Cash bars are subject to a $200 bartender fee. Any of your guests unpaid bar taps will be your responsibility. You are welcome to set a bar cap, however, we cannot guarantee that exact amount. Beverages will be billed as consumed. A Host sponsored bar per person package is available at $30 per hour, includes full beer, cocktail and wine by the glass menus and premium liquors.
Food & Beverage Minimum The food & beverage minimum is set by your events coordinator based on the day and date of the buyout. Should the total dollar amount of ordered items not meet the minimum dollar amount to be met, the minimum amount is still due. Should the party exceed the minimum dollar amount to be met, the minimum dollar value plus the balance over that amount will also become due. All items to accrue towards a food and beverage minimum must be consumed within the premises the night of your event. In the event that the food and beverage minimum is not met, that amount becomes due the evening of the event. Blue River Bistro will not provide gift certificates, uncorked wine, or any other additional items to be taken off of the premises to compensate for any shortfall in a food and beverage minimum. Tax & Gratuity Taxes and gratuities are not included in set menus and food & beverage minimums unless specified. Local tax of 8.275% will be added to the final food and beverage bill. Gratuity is not automatically added to the final bill, standard tip of 20% is recommended. Confirming Your Booking A valid credit card is required to secure all reservations and is only considered guaranteed after the credit card information has been received. No shows are charged $35.00 per person. An advance deposit is required to secure all buyouts. The deposit will be based on 50% of the food & beverage minimum and 100% of any amenities. Deposits must be received at least 30 days prior to the scheduled buyout. Cancellation Policy An advance deposit of 50% of the buy-out food & beverage minimum is required to hold the space. 50% of this deposit is deemed nonrefundable if cancellation occurs within 30 days in advance. If cancellation occurs within less than 14 days in advance, the full deposit will be deemed nonrefundable. Parking Details The Blue River Bistro is located at 305 North Main Street and offers free self-parking behind the restaurant.